An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan, with 70 people on board. The country’s Emergencies Ministry said at least 30 people were feared dead in the accident, while several local reports said the number could reach 42. Before the accident, the plane had sought permission for an emergency landing.
What happened before the crash?
According to reports, the plane collided with a flock of birds when it was in the air. After this the oxygen tank of the plane exploded.
- Scene in footage:
- The plane can be seen coming rapidly towards the ground.
- As soon as it landed, it turned into a ball of fire, and its pieces scattered all around.
Aircraft and flight information
- Flight number: J2-8243.
- Airline: Azerbaijan Airlines.
- Destination: Grozny city of Russia.
- Route Change: The plane changed its flight route due to fog.
- Flight Time:
- The plane took off from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, at 03:55 GMT.
- It crashed at 06:28 GMT.
Full story of the accident
- Landing attempt:
- The aircraft attempted an emergency landing about 3 km from the Kazakh city of Aktau.
- But as soon as the landing gear was lowered it caught fire.
- Number and position:
- There were 62 passengers and 5 crew members on board the aircraft. According to some reports this number is said to be 72.
- Lives of 25 people were saved, of which 22 have been admitted to hospital.
Investigation into the causes of the accident
Possible reasons:
- Collision with birds:
- Russian media has claimed that the plane hit a flock of birds.
- However, this claim has not been confirmed yet.
- Oxygen tank explosion:
- There were signs of an explosion in the plane’s oxygen tank.
- Fog and poor visibility:
- Route change due to fog and bad weather are also possible reasons.
Test:
- Both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have launched investigations into the accident.
- Inspection of the debris and investigation of the black box is ongoing.
Who was on the plane?
- Most of the passengers on the plane were citizens of Azerbaijan.
- Additionally, passengers from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan were also present.
- Surviving passengers:
- Many passengers were seen coming out of the debris.
- Video footage shows some injured passengers asking for help.
further action on the situation
- Treatment of injured:
- 22 injured passengers are undergoing treatment in the hospital.
- Confirmed dead:
- The rescue team is identifying the dead and surviving passengers.
- Safety measures:
- The accident has raised questions about regional aviation safety.
